"I think this is the quickest way of clearing my overdraft"
That statement from Michael Eavis (founder of the festival) kind of hits home with a recent story from The Independent in how bands are settling for less, or even paying to play at the festival - as an investment. Being shown on the BBC as part of their coverage can make or break the experience (and their economy).
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/featu...
This performance by Arcade Fire at a more recent Glastonbury Festival has stuck in my memory:
I was caught climbing the fence at Glastonbury when I was last there. The police made me go back in and finish watching.